Kawasaki KLX® 230R S vs MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar) (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki KLX® 230R Sstacks up against the MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KLX® 230R SMuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar)
Model year20261988
Price$4,999
Engine233 cc243 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Weight112 kg
Seat height875 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscExpanding brake
Tires80/100 - 21 (51M) / 100/100 - 18 (59M)2.75-18 / 3.50-18

Kawasaki KLX® 230R S vs MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KLX® 230R S and the MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KLX® 230R S brings its published horsepower in a 112 kg package, while the MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar) counters with 22 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: